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deed

deed [ deed ]


noun  (plural deeds)
Definition:
 
1. something done: an intentional act

2. document: a signed document that outlines the terms of an agreement, especially one that details a change in ownership of property

3. commercial law 
Same as  title deed




plural noun deeds 
Definition:
 
actions: action in general, especially as contrasted with speech



transitive verb  (past and past participle deed·ed, present participle deed·ing, 3rd person present singular deeds)
Definition:
 
commercial law transfer property to somebody: to sign over or transfer something, especially real estate, to another person
deeded her cabin to her grandson

[ Old English dēd< Germanic, "a doing" < Indo-European]
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